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3rdof5 replied to the thread Trying a heli.My new bird arrived today. Going thru everything, charging the battery, reading the manual, the usual lol. The stock 5000 mah 14.8v 4S battery weighs 385 grams. I found and ordered a 2 pack of 6500 mah 15.2v 4S batteries that weigh 465 grams... -
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3rdof5 reacted to Droning on and on...'s post in the thread Consequences of 120m limit removal with
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Helicopters are allowed below 500ft for reasons as trivial as sight seeing tours. However, they are far more maneuverable, with the ability to hover in place. This makes a critical difference, and is largely why the rules allow it. -
3rdof5 reacted to Bad Santa's post in the thread Flying in winter: things to watch out for? with Like.
And don't allow it in a warm high humidity environment while it's still cold.
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3rdof5 replied to the thread Flying in winter: things to watch out for?.If it's below freezing snow won't affect ur aircraft. As long as it can't melt ur ok. And even a short exposure to moisture won't do any damage. Get ur video and come home and land ASAP. Just remove the battery and let everything warm up and...
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3rdof5 replied to the thread Consequences of 120m limit removal.Thanks, the reason I ask is this; the 120m limit is for protection of manned aircraft from irresponsible drone pilots and I get that. I fly regularly at a campground hosted by an experienced pilot and there have been many times when we both...
